There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 33m£79–139Drive 102.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car 102.4 mi
2h 28m£25–36Bus, line 304 bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
5h 55mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Aberystwyth to Cardiff-CWL102.4 mi
2h 28m
Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Cardiff Airport via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Barry via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 201 miles. The road distance is 103 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport (CWL) without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport (CWL), including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 304 bus, which costs and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport via Shrewsbury, Cardiff Central, Barry, and Barry Hotel in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardiff Airport via Tresillian Way and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Aberystwyth to Cardiff-CWL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Tresillian Way station.
Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Aberystwyth to Cardiff Airport (CWL).
There are 1556+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport (CWL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aberystwyth and Cardiff Airport (CWL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.